Countess of Wessex's Anthemion Tiara

Countess Sophie

Countess Sophie

Creation:  This tiara was made in 1999 by David Thomas of Asprey and Garrard using four detachable anthemions from Queen Victoria's Regal Circlet.  In 2019, it was remodeled by G. Collins & Sons.

Materials:  diamonds

Provenance:

1. Countess Sophie of Wessex; on the occasion of her 1999 marriage to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Regal Circlet case with spaces for the anthemions

Questions:  

• Is this tiara the Countess of Wessex's personal property or is it just a lifetime loan that will return to the monarch?

Links:

• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - Sophie's Wedding Tiara